Postdoctoral position in computational cognitive science (University of Adelaide)

The computational cognitive science group at the University of Adelaide (Australia) is seeking a post-doctoral researcher to contribute to a project focused on problems of inductive inference.
Project PIs are Dan Navarro and Amy Perfors.

The research project investigates how different assumptions about the nature and origin of data lead to different inferences, both in a normative sense and in human behaviour. From a modelling perspective the project is interested in developing Bayesian models of human induction,  and in understanding how these relate to more traditional psychological models.



Position Requirements
You should have:

- PhD in cognitive science, psychology, computer science, statistics, or other related discipline

- Experience in implementing and interpreting probabilistic models (in particular, Bayesian modelling, MCMC techniques).

Additional desirable characteristics:

- Previous experience developing new cognitive models

- Matlab or R skills (although other programming languages are also

acceptable)

- Experience in psychological experimental design and data analysis

Term of Position

This position is available from 1 July 2012 (although the starting date is flexible) for an initial period of 1 year with a further renewable period of 1 year.

Salary

Salary: $70,814 - $76,014 per annum.  The successful applicant will be appointed at an appropriate level within this range depending on qualifications and relevant experience. An employer superannuation contribution of 9% also applies.

Applications  Closing date: 1 May 2012

Please note: Applications received after this date will be accepted but cannot be guaranteed equal consideration.

Your application should:

- include your résumé/Curriculum Vitae

- address the selection criteria

- quote the job reference number (17338)

- include your Australian residency status (non-Australian candidates are fine)

- include the names, addresses and/or email details of three referees.


Email applications to Dr Dan Navarro daniel.navarro@adelaide.edu.au

Further Information

Feel free to email us with any questions!

- Lab website:  www.compcogscilab.com

- Official posting: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/jobs/current/17338/

- Dan Navarro:  daniel.navarro@adelaide.edu.au

- Amy Perfors:  amy.perfors@adelaide.edu.au

- Information about Adelaide and Australia:
http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/living/